By Afraa Kori
Residents in Officer can now feel a little safer on the roads, with new safety signs installed at the McMullen Road turn-off on Princes Highway.
The McMullen Road turn-off on Princes Highway poses safety risks due to high traffic volumes, limited visibility, lack of traffic signals, and speeding vehicles. These hazards have led to frequent near-misses and ongoing community concerns.
Cardinia Shire Council, Cr Samantha-Jane Potter has been actively advocating for the needs of local residents in Officer Ward.
Finally, there has been progress, with Cr Potter announcing these changes on April 1 and reassuring the community that safety concerns are being addressed.
“Many residents reached out about the dangers of this intersection, so I requested Council to take action where possible to improve safety,” she shared on social media.
“While Princes Highway is managed by the State Government, Council worked in collaboration with the Department of Transport and funded these signs to help reduce the risk of accidents immediately.”
The Officer Precinct Structure Plan confirms that the McMullen Road and Princes Highway intersection will ultimately be signalised. Council will continue to work alongside the Department of Transport to advocate for this important upgrade.
This marks a positive step toward improving conditions at the intersection, with further advocacy continuing for long-term upgrades.
“Thanks to our roads team and to Peter, the General Manager Infrastructure and Environment at Cardinia council for all their work to make the signs happen so fast,” Cr Potter said.
